In a new twist to the definition of rape, the Delhi High Court said that if consensual sex occurs between two adults, then there is no wrongdoing even if they are married
False accusation of rape is on the rise. When these cases go on trial, any laxity in raising a defence that can be taken up by the accused will go a long way in weakening his case and may prove to be fatal. However, the apex court’s recent verdict brings the much-needed clarity on the position of the accused
The conduct of a trial judge as he “assisted” a rape accused was questioned by the Delhi High Court as this is a heinous crime for which there can be no monetary settlement
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court granted bail to a man arrested for kidnapping and raping a minor girl, while observing that the alleged sexual relationship was out of attraction between the two. This raises many legal questions and is not the only one of its kind
Though India does not recognise rape by a woman, there are nuances in law by which she can be prosecuted for rape or gang rape. This makes it imperative to have gender neutral laws on rape
A recent verdict by a Karnataka sessions court judge, transferring the onus of proving rape on the victim, needs to be seen in the context of the elements of the POCSO Act